Brazil vs. Peru: Date, Time, Live Stream and 2015 Copa America Preview
Brazil begin their bid to claim the 2015 Copa America crown on Sunday, when Dunga's in-form Selecao take on Peru in their opening group-stage fixture.
Last year's World Cup hosts have been forced to wait their turn before getting their tournament underway, with fellow Group C participants Colombia and Venezuela facing off in Sunday's other pool clash.
That wait is over, and one of the Copa America favourites is set to finally take centre stage. Read on for full viewing information and match preview ahead of the Temuco encounter.
Date: Sunday, June 14
Time: 10:30 p.m. BST / 5:30 p.m. ET
Venue: Estadio Municipal, Temuco
Live Stream: beIN Sports Connect (US)
TV Info: beIN Sports 1 (US)
Dunga's New Dawn
Brazil's 1-0 win over Honduras on Thursday was far from the team's most glamorous result under Dunga, but the victory nevertheless extended the manager's 100 per cent record at the helm since being re-appointed last year.
That streak leaves Dunga just two wins away from matching the record of 12 consecutive wins Aymore Moreira managed between 1961 and 1962 before going on to lead Brazil to the 1962 World Cup.
| September 6, 2014 | Brazil 1 - 0 Colombia |
| September 10, 2014 | Brazil 1 - 0 Ecuador |
| October 11, 2014 | Brazil 2 - 0 Argentina |
| October 14, 2014 | Brazil 4 - 0 Japan |
| November 12, 2014 | Brazil 4 - 0 Turkey |
| November 18, 2014 | Brazil 2 - 1 Austria |
| March 26, 2015 | Brazil 3 - 1 France |
| March 29, 2015 | Brazil 1 - 0 Chile |
| June 7, 2015 | Brazil 2 - 0 Mexico |
| June 11, 2015 | Brazil 1 - 0 Honduras |
Peru may not be the most difficult of opponents, but should the Selecao triumph on Sunday, it's fitting their potential record-equaling match will be a truly difficult one against Colombia on Wednesday, June 17.
Neither Dunga nor his disciples will be distracted by such accolades, though, if they hope to surpass them, and as John Bennett of BBC Sport points out, memories of the 2014 World Cup should provide motivation:
The new coach has also seen numerous new stars impress after being afforded their chances, with Hoffenheim's Roberto Firmino and Liverpool maestro Philippe Coutinho among the most effective inductees.
Now coming into a competitive atmosphere for the first time, many within Brazil's ranks are hoping their first major international tournament is a huge success, with Dunga hardly able to hope for better preparation.
World Cup Hangover Still Lingers
But just as there is a raft of new faces sitting among the Selecao lineup, there are some still be smarting from the infamous 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals of last year's home tournament.
Drawing Peru in the opening match promises to serve as a gentle easing into the competition, but Sunday's opponents have an attacking weapon to watch out for in Flamengo's Paolo Guerrero, per Brazil Stats:
"Ricardo Gareca (coach Peru): "Paolo Guerrero has completely recovered from injury. He will face Brazil." #BRAPER pic.twitter.com/e3TOeI0r1x
— Seleção Brasileira (@BrazilStats) June 9, 2015"
With the attacker fully fit, the underdogs can at least bank on one threat in possession, with the likes of Jefferson Farfan, Juan Manuel Vargas and Claudio Pizarro also players to watch out for.
The fight for redemption should light a fire under Brazil as they begin their tournament in Chile, with Dunga hoping the new regime will bear more fruit than the disappointment of 2014.
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